Work: Today, I had my first job interview since graduating from university....

By OutOfWork.OutOfTime - 28/10/2015 01:34 - United States - Cookeville

Today, I had my first job interview since graduating from university. The person who interviewed me informed me that not using my degree after two years practically makes it null and void. I guess instead of being a financial advisor at the company, I could always be a janitor there. FML

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By Anonymous - 11/12/2015 19:16 - United States - Mount Vernon

Today, I had my first job interview in months. The guy chuckled mockingly at my master's degree in philosophy and wound up admitting that he had no idea why I'd even been selected to be interviewed. FML

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By BlueyedKat - 27/02/2016 06:03 - United States - Huntsville

Today, I found out that the money I spent on a very specific degree was wasted, because apparently, I don't qualify for a job at the place that told me I had to have that degree. FML

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By Former Professor - 21/07/2019 22:00

Today, I happily went to an interview after job searching for months. I learned a large part of my job would be cleaning the toilets. Every. Single. Hour. I used to lecture at a university until budget cuts happened. FML

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By NeverGonnaGetIt - 27/04/2019 12:00 - United States - Wayne

Today, I went on my 56th job interview since graduating from college 3 months ago. I am 31 years old and I spent 11 years in college. I only graduated with a Bachelor's Degree after all those years, but I am still not qualified for anything due to how long it took me to complete my degree. FML

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By blargggggg - 10/11/2009 06:20 - United States

Today, I received a rejection letter from a company I interviewed with three weeks ago. They didn't mention giving my $200 portfolio back. Guess I'll keep using my 4-year degree to wait tables. FML

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By Ugh - 17/08/2017 20:00

Today, I had my last assessment for my university degree in the form of an interview at 11am. Without doing this interview, I can't graduate. The interviewer was a no show. FML

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By poormum - 17/11/2016 11:41 - Australia - Carlton North

Today, I was unsuccessful in getting a job at a supermarket. The same supermarket I used to work at. I now have a degree but can't even get a job at a place I used to work. FML

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By alphafoxy21 - 05/05/2011 06:54 - United States

Today, after spending 8 months and $11,000 on school, I was denied a job in my chosen career field. They told me they decided to go with someone with more experience. So who got the job? One of my classmates. This is her first job. EVER. FML

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Not a good sign

By DeepFriedZombie - 09/08/2016 00:18

Today, I went to my first job interview. I didn't think I was doing too badly, until the interviewer said, "Wait a second, you're in high school?" I explained that the guy who'd called me had said that this wouldn't be a problem. I then watched as my interviewer left his desk to "deal" with him. FML

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You deserved it 1 178

By FailingMyCourse - 07/02/2016 03:36 - Kuwait - Kuwait

Today, I found out that my university had not accepted the internship I did when I was in college. They placed me in the same bank I interned in, with the same bank manager that I flipped the middle finger at after finishing my internship. FML

I agree, your life sucks 13 201

You deserved it 27 308

lexiieeex3 32

Wednesday 28 October 2015 8:50

That can't be the case everywhere, you just need to find a company that will give you a chance and value your work. Good luck OP!

orios105 18

Wednesday 28 October 2015 8:52

I'm getting real scared that this might happen to me. I just want a decent job after college and make good money. sucks OP.

Comments

soulreaper12296 28

Wednesday 28 October 2015 15:08

Sounds more like he's just being a dick and using that as an excuse to not hire you.

bad_boyfriend 10

Wednesday 28 October 2015 15:17

Why did they interview you?

dannnngthatsux 19

Wednesday 28 October 2015 15:59

So my four year degree from 1999 is beyond useless and I should just rollover and die?

NodakN8V 25

Wednesday 28 October 2015 16:34

I'm going to throw the bullshit flag on that one...I graduated with a BA degree and 2 years later left for the U.S.Navy. It's still valid no matter what you're doing or how much time has passed. Your interviewer don't know shit.

leogachi 15

Wednesday 28 October 2015 22:32

@35 "Practically" makes very little difference when the interviewer still uses it as an excuse not to hire you. The interviewer was implying that Op can't get a job because their degree is useless now. You and I know that that's absurd, and #33 is right to call bullshit.

Brainybadass 3

Wednesday 28 October 2015 16:53

That person is full of shit and you should know that

worldclassrager 39

Wednesday 28 October 2015 17:17

Isn't that being bias?

Redgy22 26

Wednesday 28 October 2015 18:37

That's ridiculous!

clickme 17

Wednesday 28 October 2015 18:52

Don't get discouraged by short-sighted nitwits like that guy...that piece of paper will always be a testament to your ability to stick with something through completion. What you LEARNED while earning the degree will be the foundation for your future, so it will certainly maintain its value. Go get em.